Lab Waste

How much waste is Produced by Clinical Laboratories each year?

• 2.2 Million tons

• 3.3 Million Tons

• 4.4 Million Tons

• 5.5 Million tons

Biological waste from laboratories can introduce pathogens and disrupt local ecosystems.

• True

• False

 How can “going green” be beneficial to reducing lab waste?

• Utilizing less natural resources 

  
  

• Reducing amount of laboratory waste and optimizing lab procedures 

  
  

• Look good in CAP inspections

• Easy to adapt and train lab personnel

All of the following help reduce Lab waste except?

• 1. Ordering Excessive quantity of reagents

• 1. Using glassware instead of plastic

• 1. Reusing shipping boxes

• Recycling plastics when possible

What Type of waste would these materials be considered?

• Chemical Waste

• Biohazard Waste

• Plastic Waste

Which of the following are considered Enivronmental Health risks caused by Lab Waste?

• Air, Water and Soil Polution

• Sharps Injuries

• Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

• All of the Above

Of All Waste produced by the Lab ____ is consider general, non-hazardous waste and ____is considered to be infectious waste

• 35%, 65%

• 85% , 15%

• 65%, 35%

• 15%, 85%

Labs use 3 to 6 time more energy and 4 times more water that the average office building.

• true

• false

How can proper laboratory waste management practices help mitigate the negative effects on the environment?

• They have no impact on the environment

• They prevent all environmental contamination.

• They reduce the release of harmful substances and minimize environmental damage.

• They accelerate the depletion of natural resources.

Laboratory impact on the environment affects

• 1. Patients

• Lab Managment and investors

• Clinical Lab Scientist

• Everyone